Description
Shimano's Flagship 11-Speed Chain
The reigning champion of the Shimano 11-speed chain lineup, be it road or mountain. Decades of Japanese engineering and refinement have brought you the most technologically-advanced chain Shimano has ever delivered. The Shimano Dura Ace / XTR CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain features an asymmetric plate design and an ultra-low friction SIL-TEC surface treatment for higher performance and longer life.
SIL-TEC plating on the links and rollers makes for a chain that runs quieter, lasts longer, and sheds mud better than normal zinc-nickel plating. Hollow pins on the HG901 minimize weight, but the chain is still strong enough to handle the high-torque of electric motors for use in e-bike applications.
Features:
Shimano's highest end 11-speed chain
Quick link included
SIL-TEC Coating for improved chain life, durability, lube retention and shifting performance
For Shimano 11-speed road and mountain drivetrains (compatible with Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, XTR, XT and SLX)
Includes 11-Speed Chain Pin
Compatible with E-bike systems
Weight: 246 grams
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
* Due to limited availability of this product, we are limiting the quantity per customer to 6 units to allow more of our customers to purchase this product. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Reviewed 9/21/2023
by JuiceKing
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
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Treat yourself to a nice chain
Your chain is probably the first part to wear out on your bike, so why not treat yourself to a little weight-saving upgrade? These last a long time provided that you don't let them rust...which will happen if you ride in the rain with a dry lube that washes off. I dock Shimano a value rating star for packing it with their single-use Quicklink. You have to buy a reusable one separately if you need to take the chain off.
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Reviewed 9/18/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Kentucky
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Dura Ace chain
Dura-Ace chain, you can't beat it.
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Reviewed 9/5/2023
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Great Chain
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0 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Yippee!
I decided to splurge and buy a dura ace chain!
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The best in class
The dura ace chain is simply the best. Sturdy and smooth.
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Reviewed 5/18/2023
by SRC
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Browndburg, IN
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Chain!
The Dura-Ace/XTR chain is noticeably quieter and smoother than the Ultegra chain for only a few dollars more.
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Reviewed 7/24/2023
by GV3
Competitive Racer
VT
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Great chain, especially for the price.
This chain is not too expensive given the Dura-Ace name on it, and lasts a long time! I've been happy with it.
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Reviewed 7/29/2023
by Ron
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Ann Arbor
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Nice quiet smooth shifting chain
An upgrade of the chain on my bike. You can't go wrong with Shimano quality and Dura-Ace is their top of the line. It's quiet and smooth shifting.
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Great service life with appropriate care
Strip it, wax it, easy clean, easy service.
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Great product
This is an amazing option/upgrade. I am currently running this dura-ace chain with a 105 groupset and it works flawlessly. It also runs very smoothly and quiet as a waxed chain!
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Great
Best chain there is
Great service from BTD
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Reviewed 11/1/2021
by DJL
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco
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0 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Probably a sturdy choice
It shifts just fine with the bike's Shimano 105 derailleurs. It's hard to be enthused about the a chain in this price range, but 11-speed chains generally seem to be pricey, and this one at least includes a quick link.
I use an inline chain cleaner every 2-3 rides, and a wax-based lubricant (White Lightning Clean Ride). Despite this regimen, this chain acquires a surprising amount of dirt in just a few miles. It's almost as if it has some sort of coating that combines with the wax, and it just won't go away.
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Reviewed 3/31/2023
by Desert Dave
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Southwest
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Best Chain Period.
Quiet. Smooth. Durable. Use this on all our bikes.
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Reviewed 11/5/2020
by Alan T
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San Fernando Valley
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Availability, Availability, Availability!
Had a hard time finding this in my LBS. Those who had it were price gouging, Those who didn't said it would be 3-4 weeks. Just another casualty of the pandemic. BTD has been a lifesaver on parts
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Reviewed 6/7/2020
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Exactly what I needed for a great price.
I used this 11-speed chain with FSA chainrings and Ultegra rear mech to replace my stretched one. The value is worth the upgrade for the weight weenies since it saves a few grams from the 105 or Tiagra chain with hollow pins and rollers. Comes with a quick link for easy installation.
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Reviewed 6/6/2020
by Paul
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Maryland
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good function and durability
I'm running this chain with Force derailleurs and Shimano cassette and chainrings. Shifting is crisp, and the chain shows minimal stretchwear after 2500 miles. Just be sure to clean and lube the chain regularly. Also, the master link made chain installation easy, I set it up just as I've always done with other brands' chains and didn't need a special tool.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Sweet Chain
According to a high end Chain Treater that processes multiple brands, this is the fastest. Being Shimano's top-of-the-line Chain that's rated for Road, Mtn, and E-Bikes, I know it'll handle the loads. With the Quick-Link it's everything I need, I just give it a coat of Wax for great performance.
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Great but not necessary
Love it but nothing much different from Ultegra
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Reviewed 12/1/2019
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Colorado Springs, CO
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Can't beat Shimano!
Put this on my 11 speed Ultegra Di2 bike to replace another brand chain that broke after a few months of riding. This chain is light, shifts great, and has lasted for 9 months of Colorado riding so far.
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Always excellent
Always a good day when you get to put a new chain on.
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